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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 893.12 and 626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 893.12 and 626.09 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 893.12 = 626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/893.12 = 626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 893.12 × 626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 559,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,165.90/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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